The Madison river fishing report from The Slide Inn is the most thorough and accurate report you will find on the Upper Madison River. These reports are written by people who are on the river every day and people you can trust to give you the straight scoop. Â If you are looking for the latest Madison river fishing report, be sure to give the shop a call and one of our staff members will bring you up to speed.Â
Madison River Fishing Report for September 16th, 2023 Dam: 1,040 cfs Kirby: 1,090 cfs Varney: 1,230 cfs Fishing on the Upper Madison has been far more consistent over the last 2 weeks, and we have finally been getting some good dry fly fishing during the late morning and afternoon hours. Fish have been looking up …
Madison River Fishing Report for August 4th, 2023 Dam: 1,030 cfs Kirby: 1,170 cfs Varney: 1,390 cfs Fishing on the Upper Madison has been a little slower over the last week.  That’s not to say we haven’t had some great days out there, but there have also been some tough ones too, and a lot of …
Madison River Fishing Report for July 23rd, 2023 Dam: 1,140 cfs Kirby: 1,270 cfs Varney: 1,440 cfs It’s been a hot one out there ladies and gentlemen, and the forecast isn’t showing the mercury dropping anytime soon. With water temperatures starting to hit 68-69 degrees, you’ll want to get a relatively early start if you …
Madison River Fishing Report for July 17th, 2023 Dam: 1,120 cfs Kirby: 1,300 cfs Varney: 1,540 cfs The Madison continues to hold its own, and there is still some spectacular dry fly fishing to be had on the upper reaches. Take a walk out to the river and you can expect to find copious amounts …
Madison River Fishing Report for July 6th, 2023 Dam: 1,070 cfs Kirby: 1,340 cfs Varney: 1,760 cfs The Upper Madison has started to come into its own this week, and we are seeing good numbers of aquatic insects hatching from top to bottom. You can find salmonflies and golden stones between the West Fork of …
Madison River Fishing Report for June 23rd, 2023 Dam: 465 cfs Kirby: 853 cfs Varney: 1,570 cfs The Upper Madison has been fishing well, but it has definitely been a little slower out there over the last three to four days. If you are looking for the most consistent fishing, I would stay in the …
Madison River Fishing Report for June 10th, 2023 Dam: 944 cfs Kirby: 1,560 cfs Varney: 2,730 cfs The Upper Madison continues to fish well this month with nymphs and streamers, and it won’t be long before we are throwing dry flies to rising fish around here. Clarity has been fluctuating between 2′-3’+ above the West …
Madison River Fishing Report for June 3rd, 2023 Dam: 1,840 cfs Kirby: 2,550 cfs Varney: 3,910 cfs The Upper Madison is coming back into shape after a sharp bump in flows out of Hebgen Dam that started on May 27th and has been gradually decreasing since the 31st. With the influx of clear water entering …
Madison River Fishing Report for May 16th, 2023 Dam: 854 cfs Kirby: 1,350 cfs Varney: 2,380 cfs The Upper Madison has been fishing well over the last couple of weeks with nymphs and streamers, and I think it’s safe to say that we have officially entered the beginning of runoff. Right now the Upper River …
Madison River Fishing Report for May 3rd, 2023 Dam: 1,120 cfs Kirby: 1,400 cfs Varney: 1,810 cfs Warmer temperatures finally made their way out of hibernation late last week, and all of us have been soaking up the Spring sunshine as of late. But as the saying goes, for every action in nature there is …
